Has anybody heard of one? Any release date? I've exchanged a few emails with Global Scale and they've provided me with the attached info.

And the big question is: Will it run quite cool on Gigabit-Ethernet usage?The detachable power-supply is a fine idea :-)It would be cool getting a base-stand like on the PogoPlug if the original power-supply is detached- for a even better airflow?I also like to get back the SD-Support against the MicroSD :-)

Looks nice. But I don't like the absence of internal NAND flash. Internal Micro-SD card is not quite the same.

Whats the problem with internal MicroSD in your opinion?From my point of view its seems to be better...- you could swap it if it get faulty- you could reprogram it externally it the content goes bad (no need for a jtag)- you could upgrade(?) the size

And the big question is: Will it run quite cool on Gigabit-Ethernet usage?The detachable power-supply is a fine idea :-)It would be cool getting a base-stand like on the PogoPlug if the original power-supply is detached- for a even better airflow?I also like to get back the SD-Support against the MicroSD :-)

That's what I asked GST and their response was that it'll be fanless. My last email to them was a concern that, with both USBs, Ethernet, BT and Wifi running all at the same time, chances are that this fanless thing will be getting even hotter that GuruPlug (and the latter has its share of problems).On a side note, I feel a bit guilty of the fact that I'm sharing this info (particularly the PDF) b/c it specifically states at the bottom of the email that this is privileged information, shouldn't be shared with third parties, etc. I'm not a shill by all means, but isn't discussing it considered a form of free advertising?

I saw a unit in a static display on the Marvell stand at CES. I asked around and was told GTS will be selling the unit in February. They will not be taking pre-orders and will only start accepting orders once they have stock. It appears they have learn't their lesson.

The unit is physically larger than the Sheeva and Guru's with large vents on the top. Therefore, I don't see heat dispersing to be a problem with this unit. The SP/DIF is of interest to me and I really like the option of changing out the SD card.

I also just noticed that on GlobalScale's site, there is a "DreamPlug - Coming Soon!" entry under the "Products" menu. It just sends you to the sheevaplug page, but it's still confirmation that GlobalScale has it in the works...

I saw a unit in a static display on the Marvell stand at CES. I asked around and was told GTS will be selling the unit in February. They will not be taking pre-orders and will only start accepting orders once they have stock. It appears they have learn't their lesson.

The unit is physically larger than the Sheeva and Guru's with large vents on the top. Therefore, I don't see heat dispersing to be a problem with this unit. The SP/DIF is of interest to me and I really like the option of changing out the SD card.

I don't understand the "It appears they have learn't their lesson."

My understanding was in the past they took orders and couldn't deliver for a couple of months, which frustrated customers. If they only take orders on existing stock that is better isn't it???

My understanding was in the past they took orders and couldn't deliver for a couple of months, which frustrated customers. If they only take orders on existing stock that is better isn't it???

Yes, you understand it right. They've learned/learnt their lesson in a way that now (hopefully) they'll be taking orders on what they have,as opposed to what they don't have, thus treating customers right.